DMV Wait Times

California DMV Field Offices

Updated at: Oct 10, 2025 - 4:53 pm PST

Browse California DMV Field Offices with live wait times by office. We aggregate recent submissions and historical patterns to help you pick a quieter time to visit. For appointment options, open a specific office page to see the official portal (when available).

Office title Address Current wait times, mins
Appointment Non-appointment
San Ysidro 6111 Business Center Court, San Diego, CA 92154 - -
Santa Ana 1330 E First Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 - -
Santa Barbara 535 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 - -
Santa Clara 3665 Flora Vista Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051 - -
Santa Maria 523 S McClelland Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454 - -
Santa Monica 2235 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 - -
Santa Paula 250 W Harvard Boulevard A, Santa Paula, CA 93060 - -
Santa Rosa 2570 Corby Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 - -
Santa Teresa 180 Martinvale Lane, San Jose, CA 95119 - -
Seaside 1180 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955 - -
Shafter 548 Walker Street, Shafter, CA 93263 - -
Simi Valley 3855 D - Alamo Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063 - -

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are wait times updated?

Live wait times are refreshed throughout the day. This page was last updated Oct 10, 2025 - 4:53 pm PST.

How do I make an appointment?

Open an office page to check for an appointment link to the official portal. Not all offices support appointments.

What do the wait time types mean?

This state reports: Appointment, Non-appointment.

What’s the best time to visit?

Click into an office to see historical averages by weekday/hour to identify typically quieter windows.